Since his move from Rwandan side Police FC in a US$40,000 (about Rwf30 million) deal, Jacques Tuyisenge is yet to make his debut for Kenyan Premier League champions, Gor Mahia.

The striker has been battling with an ankle tendon problem since helping his nation reach the quarter finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and hasn’t started training properly with Gor.

And, as a result, Amavubi coach Johnny McKinstry might not consider the striker for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier double headers against Mauritius this month.

Amavubi will travel to Port Louis on March 24, two days before the first leg match while the return leg will be played on March 29 in Kigali. Rwanda and Mauritius are tied on three points, three behind Group H leaders Ghana after two rounds of qualifiers.

"We will not risk him for Mauritius. Before then, he needs to have played at least three games. I have other players who’ve played 20 games, if they see someone else who’s played less coming in then it might hurt their motivation and confidence,” said the 30-year-old tactician.

Tuyisenge was inspirational in Rwanda’s campaign at the CECAFA Senior Challenge in Ethiopia as well as CHAN 2016, hosted by Rwanda in which Amavubi reached the quarter-final before losing 2-1 in extra time to eventual champions, DR Congo.

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